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Obituary For Evelyn Cooper Parker

Mrs. Evelyn Elsie Cooper Parker, 97, was born on Friday, November 9, 1923 and departed this life on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 2213 Enon Rd., Oxford, NC on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm. A viewing will be held at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, 2502 NC Hwy, Durham, NC on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Masks are to be worn and social distancing required at all meetings, visits and services. During this difficult time, all acts of kindness are appreciated.

Flowers will not be accepted on behalf of the family at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home. The family will advise you where to send flowers.

Guest Book

Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. James and Rebecca Powell

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Sincerely Esterine Dunbar

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I am so thankful to have a sweet and loving lady that was so sweet to everyone had a loving spirit we all love her and God love her best I will keep her in my heart forever

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Ma Parker you will be miss here on earth but not in my heart. I will miss your beautiful smile and your humble spirit.Sis.Tina

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Happy Mother's Day Mom! We send special Roses to Heaven just for you! We love you, your daughter and son-in-law, Linda & Gray

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We're so thankful to God for His plan in allowing us to know "MaParker" for the years that we did. Her presence at church with her family was always an added blessing to receive that "heavenly hug" she'd give us each Sunday or to hear her say "I'm praying for the whole world". We were blessed to be able to see how some of God's plan unfolded in/through her life and we were honored to be a part of those chosen to love her. Don & Bonita Barrett

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Great-Grandma, I miss you and love you dearly. I will never forget that Spider-Man ring that you faithfully wore everywhere you went, lol. All the more, I can't wait to hear all of the stories about heaven from you when it is my time to come, because I know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. -Jakhari ❤️

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Great Grandma me and my family loves you and will miss you very much we know your in a better place and looking down on us with joy I hope to live to your age Rest In Peace - Devonte McRae

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We will miss Aunt Evelyn but we will not forget her beautiful smile and spirit. She is home with our Lord. We love you family. Children of Lou (Harris) Blakey

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Family, we were so blessed to visit with Aunt Evelyn at the last reunion. She was so energetic and lovely, as we stood outside talking with her and Aunt Ora. No one would ever believe the ages of these two beautiful women. It was a blessing to watch them smile and laugh with each other like young girls. God truly blessed our family and we are with you in sorrow and praying for your strength, but also grateful in celebration of Aunt Evelyn's return to our Lord and Savior! Praise the Lord and lean on Him. HE loves you and we love you too. Lou Harris (Catherine's daughter) and children Ray Anthony, Patricia, Harry Jr., Brian, and Katina

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Dear Cousins, you have my prayers in the passing of Aunt Evelyn. I didn't see her that often but I enjoyed seeing her at the Cooper-Waller family reunions. She was always so fashionable and greeted me with a hug and warm beautiful smile. She would say "which one of Mae's children are you." Cousins, you are so blessed to have had your Mom, Grandmom and Great Grandmom so long. It was a blessing that she was here on earth for 97 years! Now she rests with the Lord and is reunited with "Mama" and "Papa," (our grandparents) and my Mom ("Mae Willie") and all her other siblings. May God bless and comfort you at this time. Your cousin, Geraldine Allen June

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Grandma you will be missed dearly. Your smile was so bright. Your hugs were so tight. You were always so thoughtful, sweet and kind. I will miss sitting in church hearing you unravel that candy paper. I will miss sitting on that row with you and my Grandad. Everytime I saw you, you would always have on the nicest clothes and your hair would always look gorgeous. You were so beautiful. We are going to miss you so much. We love you-Chantel

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Grandma rest on I know you see the pearly gates in Heaven I love you and will miss you . Cynthia Jones Wise.

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Grandma God gave you to us for 97 years. I will truly miss you and I love you.

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Grandma I will miss you and will always love you. Andrea Jones Freeman.

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To the family, We send our love, warm thoughts and prayers in the passing of Aunt Evelyn. From the time I was a very little boy, and in a few times after, I was able to spend what now seems like just moments with Aunt Evelyn and family. Carvey Harris was my father, and now they and all the great ones who went before, are all celebrating "Up Yonder", somewhere 'round GOD's throne! Glory hallelujah! Love you all and we'll see them again! - Rev. Alen Harris, Sr., Tara and Family.

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P.s. love Valerie Jackson and your Ptown family

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Aunt Evelyn, I am so thankful that The Lord allowed me the opportunity to spend a little time with you on earth. When I was a little girl you were just a name but by my teens I got to meet you and thought you and grandmom (Catherine) were twins. Your heart was big and so welcoming the first time I met you and it grew bigger ever since. No time is never enough but I give God praise for you 97 years and for blessing me with a beautiful family. To my cousins, thank you for sharing Aunt Evelyn with me and Elois for that last FaceTime call you afforded me to have with Aunt Evelyn. Our condolences and prayers go to you all as there is nothing comparable to losing a mother, especially one like yours. We can rejoice in her salvation and in knowing she is free and now joined with our loved ones and Heavenly Father. I love you and will see you soon❤️

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Great Grandma, I dont even know where to begin. All I can say is that you were a Jewel💎, like no other. I have never met anyone else like you, you were a strong woman, ask me how I know, you lived to see 97 years old and birthed 10 children, that is a big deal. I know it's crazy but in my heart I feel you are gone to soon not realizing you were 3 years from being 100. Wow you were an Amazing Women that will always hold a special place in my heart. I didn't realize we have so much in common. You had the sweetest spirit and a love for others and always caring and that is where I get it from. I love being a help to others. Now I see why I have been so overprotective of my kids. I get it from you. It tickles me when it could be warm and you would see a baby and you would say y'all need to put something on that baby's arms and try to cover them up😀 It was your nurturing spirit, deep concern and love for others💖 I am going to miss doing your pedicures👣 and will continue to tell the story of how when I had just started working at the Beauty Spa and your first time being in one of the huge Whirlpool Chairs and I had just finished polishing your toes and you put them back in the water. That was to funny to me, that's my way of now warning my clients not to dare put their feet back into that water after I have finished them🙂 I will miss your smile and I will miss you saying "Help Yourself" when the pastor was preaching. 💐Great Grandma You Will Forever Be Missed & Always Hold A Special Place In My Heart💞💖💔 With Love Always Nikki, Lamont, Devonte, Chantel & CoCoa

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Mrs Evelyn you will be truly missed I always remember how nice you were to me and all the advice you gave me RIP GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

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I will miss grandma Evelyn. I know she knows that we love her and is watching over us. We were blessed to have her for as long as we did on this earth. We love you grandma Evelyn -Ava,Nekai,Kaishon

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My MOTHER KEPT A SMILE ON HER FACE UNTIL SHE LEFT THIS EARTH TO MEET OUR CREATER IN HEAVEN!! OLDEST SON, ABRAHAM JONES

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I have been blessed with the best MOTHER that a child could have and she always thought us ten children to "GIVE LOVE AND NOT HATE"and passed that on to my children!!!

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Grandma i can still remember the times you use to have all of us cousins around the table while cooked in that black cast iron pan,you made sure all of our bellies were full!! I use to sneak and eat our fresh preserves!!😉😉 We Love and miss you Grandma!❤ From Monte' and my Family Anitrice, Destiny, Jakhari, and Aubrielle...

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Grandma , i'm going to miss you soooo much ! looking your best and styling with grace with a warm smile ! your sweet hugs💕. us laughing , you picking on me because you would have on heels. i'll have on mine we were still the same height! me , you and my cousin nikki we were the little ones! 😢 i'll truly miss going to get "cream" with you. seeing that smile of yours when we use to go ride to get it! you'll always be the flyest grandma at 97🤞🏽‼️ i get it from you😉😊!!! they always laughed at us because we were the smallest & feisty with such big hearts! thanks for raising the best aunties and giving me my loving grandma! i'm going to miss you. love, great granddaughter Nana

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What can you say about someone who meant so much to so many, her personality will never be forgotten and her love will always be with us. The memories we had with her is always something to look back on. She didn't take any mess, her smile lit up the room! We will ms you great grandmother. Addie

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I knew the day would come that the Lord was going to call you home, it still hurt for you to leave us but I'm sure your so full of joy like you was on earth. Great gma I love you so much and really enjoyed the time we spent at your house as a family. My heart is broken but I smile for you. You will truly are being missed with your beautiful smile. Thank you so much for raising us all!!! Love, Jerome

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My condolences to the family. To be absent in body means to be present with the Lord. We will continue to keep your family in prayer,we love you. we are here for you. Steven,Maggie and family

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The loss of a loved one is filled with grief. But this who have Faith give a sigh of relief. For they know that their loved one suffers no more. Because of our Savior who stands at the door. His arms are extended, He motions come here. Becauae he believed, you will always be near. Deepest condolences ~ Keisha Morrison

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Grandma you will be truly missed. I remember spending the summers at your house.You made sure we stayed in line.You would always make me laugh when you asked mom if we had any "Cream" (Ice Cream) in the house. I love you Grandma! Christopher Dow and Family

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When God plucked his Garden he plucked a beautiful rose and it was you Grandma I'm going to miss you and I love you. May the work you done speak for you may the life you live speak for you and you lived a good one. With much love. Mrs. Shonda Jones Johnson

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Grandma we will miss you, I personally enjoyed hearing your laugh and seeing you smile. You're very strong and that's what I admire.. the only woman I seen walk in heels with no complaints lol

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If anyone knows me they know how I felt about my grandma. I love and miss you grandma - Noland Bernard Jones Sr.

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Grandma Evelyn, gonna miss you so much! I want to thank you for welcoming me into the family with your warm heart and caring spirit. U had this spirit to always wanting to help others and that's what I will remember most. Will miss your beautiful smile and your winning spirit over dominoes. Love you and will miss you! Shaleta Jones.

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From the entire Hobson Family, we would like to offer our condolences and loving hearts to the family. We all are family and here for one another.

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To my beloved Cousins: I love you and I'm giving all of you a virtual hug. I hope you know that strength of memories and passage of time will find you smiling when you think of Aunt Evelyn, a strong, courageous and special mother who loved you dearly and fiercely. I'll always remember he quiet grace. Always, Brenda Jones-Harding

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Grandma, you did so much for others everyday! I can remember how it was always full of adventure and excitement to go to your house when me and my younger brother didn't have school growing up. You always had food for my big brother to come by eat on his lunch break and it was always enough for a few other family members to come by and eat. You made good egg custard pie, corn pudding, and fried cornbread. So so good! Your strength and feistiness always captivated us because we knew how much family meant to you. I learned from you the importance of doing all that you can for family. My memories of you brings me so much joy and comfort.

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Grandma, don't know how to put in words how much you meant to us all. But you made sure each one of us felt how much we meant to you. You were so strong, even through it all. A fighter to the core. That is definitely in us all. As you taught my mom and my aunties, do your part and that's all that matters, and treat people with respect. I'm gonna do my best to continue do just that Gma! I'm going to miss your laugh and hearing you say "shut up Misha" 😂 You're at peace and among the rest of the families angles. We love you Gma. Always and forever 💚

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Grandma, I will always treasure the memories that we created together. From the "talking statue" lol, to teaching me how to play dominoes. I love you so much grandma, and I will miss you dearly. Love your Great grandson, Noland Bernard Jones Jr.

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Mama I miss you already. I will always remember what you taught us. We know you loved us all; and we all loved you dearly. I thank God for Him loaning you to us for 97 years. I can still feel you here with us. I love you always your daughter Elois

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family !! Alma Evans Moore

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My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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Our chain is broken now. Little did we know that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our heart's to lose you, you didn't go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Grandma we love you and we miss you a lot. Love Sylvia and Curtis Little

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Mom these tears I shed today are because I miss you so. Especially on this special day and I just wanted you to know you are always in my heart and you will be till the end when I see you once again I love you, your daughter Mildred.

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With Heartfelt Sympathy to the family, Praying for you ,hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of your pain The Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Officers and members Pastor Rev. Norman Cooper

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You are the definition of a mother. Your teachings and love made me the man I am today. I am so grateful for you and you will be forever be missed Love your son,Earlier Jr.

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My sweet, loving, kind, and precious mom! I knew you could't be with me forever, but it seemed that way because you was with me a very long time! Thank you for the legacy you left behind. The world was a better place because of you! I love and miss you mom!🌸 Your daughter Linda Ragland

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We will miss the warmth of Miss Evelyn's smile and her sweet spirit. Thinking of the family in sympathy and prayerful support. Sincerely, Annette Parker Madden

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My sincere condolences to the family. I'll always have fond memories of Miss Evelyn. Keeping you all in my prayers. Melinda Walker Lindsay

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To the family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Mildred Evans Keith

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Grandma Evelyn we love and will miss you.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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